- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, KY
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210540001302
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY.
School address
District: Simpson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210540001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210540001302 · Franklin, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14.9:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin-Simps
Franklin-Simpson High School
830 students
- Simpson Elemen
Simpson Elementary School
731 students
- Franklin-Simps
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
662 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
463 students
- Franklin Eleme 324
Franklin Elementary School
324 students
- Franklin-Simps 70
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
70 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simpson County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin-Simpson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simpson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, KY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Franklin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Simpson County?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Simpson County also operates Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students), Simpson Elementary School (731 students), and Franklin-Simpson Middle School (662 students). See the Simpson County district page for the complete list.